Cedric Dempsey

The NCAA loses its top decision-maker, as NCAA President Cedric Dempsey announces his intention to retire when his contract expires. Syracuse Univ. Chancellor Kenneth Shaw said replacing Dempsey will be a "tall order." However, NCAA Exec Committee Chair Bob Lawless said that he "hopes to find Dempsey's replacement by October." Dempsey made big strides during his tenure at the NCAA, negotiating TV contracts with CBS and ESPN worth $6B over 11 years and relocating its headquarters to Indianapolis.

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